On Sunday we greeted one another with the familiar Happy Easter! And many of us were able to enjoy some happy moments as we took in some time with the family, ate a nice meal or two, and watch with a smile on our face as the kids or grandkids chased down Easter eggs. But now as you go back to work as you face the daily troubles of life know that you not only have been blessed with happiness that comes and goes with the seasons, or your emotions, or your circumstance in life, but you have been given a joy that lasts forever. Through Christ’s empty cross and empty tomb you have the joy of the forgiveness of sins, you have the joy of eternal life, and those gifts will never be taken away. One day we will see our living Savior as he brings us to our heavenly home. This is the truth upon which we can rely and find peace and joy in every single day.
Jesus says to you, “I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
I hope you had a very happy Easter, but I rejoice in knowing that God has given you resurrection joy!